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tranylcypromine

tranylcypromine

1 9.9
A medicine that treats severe depression when other medicines do not work
  • noun
  • /ˌtræn.ɪlˈsɪp.rəˌmiːn/
  • Specialized
: tranilcipromina
  • Doctors often prescribe tranylcypromine for severe depression.

Examples

  • The psychiatrist prescribed tranylcypromine for patients resistant to other antidepressants.

  • Due to dietary restrictions, patients on tranylcypromine must avoid certain foods high in tyramine.

  • Before switching medications, she consulted her doctor about discontinuing tranylcypromine safely.

  • Have you ever taken tranylcypromine?

  • Doctors often prescribe tranylcypromine to patients suffering from major depressive disorder.

  • Research indicates that tranylcypromine can be effective for individuals who do not respond to other antidepressants.

  • Patients taking tranylcypromine should be monitored for potential side effects related to its use.

Synonyms

isocarboxazid
vstranylcypromine
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A medicine used to treat severe depression by changing brain chemicals

is used specifically for major depressive disorder rather than general clinical depression
iproclozide
vstranylcypromine
  • Archaic
9.9

A medicine for depression that changes brain chemicals and is now rarely used

is used now to treat major depressive disorder rather than being discontinued

Surface Forms

tranylcypromine singular
tranylcypromines plural

Etymology

The word tranylcypromine comes from the chemical words used to describe its shape: trans (meaning 'across') and cyclopropylamine, a name for a small ring plus the 'amine' group. So the name simply tells chemists about the drug's parts and shape, which is why it sounds technical and identifies this specific antidepressant.